The NFL EDGE: 2001
The NFL Edge Issue # 9


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NFL WEEK 8!

Jacksonville +4.5 @ Tennessee -4.5
OVER/UNDER 36.5

Tenn. has been punishing me all season, so why should that change now. They owned Jacks. at one time, but the Jag ended that earlier this year. Decimated by key injuries and losing to Balt. by one last week, may have torn the heart out of the Jags. The Titans will be equally disheartened and will likely feel the weight of thier 4 losses. Nothing like home cooking and a division rival to get them goin. Hey why buck a trend.
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   Tenn 20 - Jax. 17
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FINAL Tenn 28 - Jax 24 WINNER

Baltimore +1.5 @ Pittsburgh -1.5
OVER/UNDER 32.5

The Steelers proved to the world and to me that they are for real. Solid Defense, solid running game, and good coaching have led to a first place 5 - 1 record. The jury is still out on Kordell and despite the inflated record the Ravens are out to prove they are still the defending champs!
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   Balt 23 - Pitt 20
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FINAL Balt 13 - Pitt 10 WINNER

Carolina +10.5 @ Miami -10.5
OVER/UNDER 36.5

A season that started out with such promise for Carolina since opening with a victory has yet to win another game. Last week the Cats gave the Jets all that they could handle. The 'Phins had better have been taking notice. Cause if they think that Carolina will be a pushover they may be in for a surprise. Although Wenke has yet to see a secondary as good as this. Warning Miami has a tendancy to keep it close and a spread this wide only smells like trouble, alas the EDGE fears no spread.
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    Miami 24 - Car. 13
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FINAL Mia 23 - Car 6 WINNER

Dallas +11.5 @ NY Giants -11.5
OVER/UNDER 35.5

The Giants are really struggling now after losing 3 in a row. Looking absolutely horrible in giving up 35 pts to the Redskins whose previous season high was only 17. The Cowboys come in after shutting down Arizona with lots of confidence. Although likely coach Fassel will turn the Giants around, they may STILL be taking the cowboys too lightly! Underrated QB Stoerner, and the Speedy Dallas defense vs a struggling Giant squad would only need a few big plays to gain momentum and pull the upset. Yes pull the upset -- sure the 11.5 points dont hurt none either
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    Dallas 14 - Giants 13
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FINAL Giants 27 - Dal 24 COVER

New England +3.5 @ Atlanta -3.5
OVER/UNDER 41.5

Looks like the books are finally catching on to the Pats. This is the first time in several weeks they arent a double digit underdog. Although New England was beating on Denver for 3 quarters last week, however it takes 4 full quarters to pull off a victory. Dan Reeves still gets the most out of his teams and QB Chris Chandler can have big games. The question is can N.E. recover from last weeks horrific 4th quarter. My bet is not in Atlanta.
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    Atl. 24 - NE 17
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FINAL NE 24 - Atl 10 LOSER

Tampa +3.5 @ Green Bay -3.5
OVER/UNDER 36.5

Tampa saved thier season with ans impressive victory over Minnesota at home last week. Now they get to go into Green Bay, where although the Tundra is not yet frozen, Green bay has a considerable edge. Now Tampa is playing smarter giving Alstott the carries he needs to wear down a defense. However the Green Bay defense is better than Minnesotas and Farve will pressure Tampa out of the Grind it out style they need to be successful. Despite what the line winds up being, the Edge likes the Pack!
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    Green Bay 23 - Tampa 16
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FINAL G.B 21 - Tam 20 Winner/No Cover

Cleveland +5.5 @ Chicago -5.5
OVER/UNDER 33.5

Sure Cleveland has made a believer out of me, Butch Johnson has the Brownies scrapping and playing great ball. Couch has emerged as a fine field general. But dese are da Bears! Da Bears have been bery kind ta me, and I am beary beary sorry I didnt take dem last week, dat wont happen again.... DA BEARS!
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   Chi. 17 - Cle. 10
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FINAL Chi 27 - Cle 21 WINNER

Phila -6.5 @ Arizona -6.5
OVER/UNDER 39.5

Last time these two played Jake Plummer bit the Eagles with last second heroics. As we pointed out in the Edge just about half of his CAREER comebacks have been on the Eagles. What does that tell you? One he and the cards have the eagles number. So, the Eagles shook the Giant curse of 0-fer-9 two weeks ago.. Oh yeah the other part of half of Plummers Career vicoties coming against the Eagles also mean that he dont win that much!
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   Phi. 34 - Ariz 16
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FINAL Phi 21 - Az 7 WINNER

Detroit +10.5 @ San Fran -10.5
OVER/UNDER 47.5

OK OK sooner or later Detroit will win a game, and odds are it will happen when no one expects it. This would qualify as one of those weeks. San Fran had a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Bears last week after a roaring comeback, and often that leads to a second week hangover. Although these Lions lack much bite, the 11 points may be a bit too much to lay off of...
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   San Fran 31 - Det 23
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FINAL SF 21 - Det 13 WINNER

Indianapolis -4.5 @ Buffalo +4.5
OVER/UNDER 44.5

The bills although struggling have really been playing better lately and depending on what the line comes out at might be a good pick at home. Although this is Payton and the Colts and despite the injury question to Edgerrin James we like the Colts to win the game. With Edgerrin we like the Colts to roll. Have to wait and see on that though.
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   Indy 27 - Buff 19
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FINAL Indy 30 - Buf 14 WINNER

Kansas City +4.5 @ San Diego -4.5
OVER/UNDER 41.5

OK, OK so I am convinced finally after 7 games, CHIEFS are no good. There I said it. I mean at least this week I will stay off the Chiefs, I mean they are playing the Chargers with my main man Doug Fluite -- and all he does is win -- and of course I am taking the MAN again. Although this season it may be good news for the Chiefs. I wouldnt bet on it though!
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   San Diego 27 - K.C. 21
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FINAL KC 25 - SD 20 LOSER

Seattle -3.5 @ Wash. +3.5
OVER/UNDER 37.5

So how could a team that looked so impressive as the redskins did last week be a 3 point home dog! Because lets face it prior to last week thier highest point total was 17! Which does not bode well for thier computer rankings! Then again the hawks are just as bad according to the PanagGeoComputer PowerRanking -- although the score for thier defense is higher and defense wins games. Oh yeah Washington has some nice Defense too, and they are gaining confidence offensively. Do you believe they are talking playoffs in Washington, me neither, but its a far cry from what they are saying in Seattle
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   Wash. 17 - Sea. 16
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FINAL Was 27 - Sea 14 WINNER

NY Jets +6.5 @ New Orl. -6.5
OVER/UNDER 41.5

What can one say about the Jets, they are a gamblers nightmare. They look good on paper, they win games. The put up stats my computer likes, yet they find ways to kill a gambler, they dont cover against weak teams, and blow out teams they should get killed by. The Saints are sky high after thier big win over the Rams. That could go both ways. The Saints could have a let down and come out flat after leaving it all out on the field last week, or they will feed off that momentum and down the Jets. Hmmm, J-E-T-S-U-C-K, nuff said!
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   Saints 30 - Jets 20
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FINAL Jets 16 - Saints 9 LOSER

Denver +4.5 @ Oakl -4.5
OVER/UNDER 45.5

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2001 Record:
THIS WEEK
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Winners: 10 - 4
A.T.S.: 10 - 4
SEASON
Winners: 67 - 46
ATS : 56 - 57

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I was asked last week to provide a top ten list, and so after some careful thought, I've decided to add my list to the several dozen that already exist. I based mine on performance on the field, taking into consideration the quality of opponents.

THE DOCS TOP 10

  • 1. Nebraska
  • 2. Miami
  • 3. Michigan
  • 4. Oklahoma
  • 5. Florida
  • 6. Texas
  • 7. Tennessee
  • 8. Washington
  • 9. Stanford
  • 10. Virginia Tech
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    I will tell you why youre WRONG!

    I will say it again, this list is based on on-field performance. Doesn't mean the Doc won't pick, say, a number 4 team to beat a number 1 team....

    The doc is still reeling from last week.

    Wow!

    How the mighty have fallen! Not only does this effect the rankings, but also the Heisman race. Being undefeated helps a great deal when your favorite Heisman candidate's numbers aren't in the stratosphere. Losses have all but eliminated Joey Harrington and Woody Dantzler from contention. Oh yeah, same for Deshaun Foster - sorry UCLA fans. That leaves Ken Dorsey of Miami and Eric Crouch (who is really looking good as long as the Huskers go undefeated) as the only real candidates left, ATTD(According To The Doc). I'll throw in Julius Peppers as a dark horse - he's having a Hugh Green-like campaign and may be invited to the party, but just like Hugh, he won't win.

    On to the games....Things calm down a bit, as there aren't nearly as many "marquee" matchups as last week, but the Doc has found a few gems for the die hards out there....

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    Michigan -5.5 at Michigan State +5.5

    The Wolverines and Spartans meet for the zillionth time, playing for the Paul Bunyan Trophy, and state bragging rights. The Wolverines have taken charge of the Big 10, with a full game lead on everyone else. They figure to stay on top after a trip to East Lansing. Although these schools both have produced many stellar wide outs, this game is always decided by the running game. Thirty one of the last thirty two times these guys have met, the winner was the team who rushed for more yards. I give a big edge to the Wolverines here, who have really gelled along the front line. Smoker is a better QB than Nevarre, but take Michigan here.
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       Michigan 29 - Mich St. 17
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    FINAL MSU 26 - Mich 24 LOSER

    Stanford -1.5 at Washington +1.5

    The Doc has to give props to a Stanford team that has beaten a top five team on consecutive Saturdays. Backup QB Chris Lewis has stepped in for Randy Fasani and completed his passes at a 70% clip. For those of you keeping score, thats amazing. Washington is led by Cody Pickett, who is a tough, gritty winner. I think Washington's offense will control the game just enough for the Huskies to pull off the victory at home, where they haven't lost to Stanford since 1976. I know I'm setting myself up to lose yet another Stanford game. I think Coach Rick Neuheisal will be the difference here having his Huskies better prepared to pull the upset at home.
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       Wash 31 - Stanford 27
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    FINAL Was 42 - Stan 28 WINNER

    Tennessee -7.5 at Notre Dame +7.5

    Neither of these teams will light up a scoreboard this year, as their respective offenses have been disappointing. ND will start a battered and bruised Carlyle Holiday, who has sparked the Irish offense of late. Unfortunately, he's had to be a one-man recking crew for the Irish, and has taken a beating for his efforts. Tennessee will come into South Bend and win this one, simply because they have beaten better teams than this already this year. However ND can stay in the game and keep from getting into too deep of a hole for the first fifteen minutes, this one will be close.
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       Tenn. 24 - ND 20
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    FINAL Tenn 28 - ND 18 Winner/No Cover

    Illinois +3.5 at Purdue -3.5

    Two teams that are indicitave of how the Big 10 has changed recently. Both teams will throw the ball all over, spreading out defenses and exploiting matchups. The doc would like to state for the record that the team leading the Big 10 is still doing it the old fashioned way. But I digress. I love QB Kurt Kittner as a leader and a passer for the Illini. There are even some whispers putting him into the Heisman picture albeit as a long shot, but hey, the guy just makes plays. Purdue is led by QB Brandon Hance, who is playing well in his first year starting. Joe Tiller has a solid, veteran defense that figures to be tough to run on. Still, I like Illinois here. I think Kittner will make the better decisions of the two QB's, and pull off the minor upset.
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       Ill. 31 - Pur. 30
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    FINAL Ill 38 - Pur 13 WINNER

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    THIS WEEK:
        Winners 3 - 1
        A.T.S. 2 - 2
    SEASON: Winners 25 - 12
    A.T.S. 19 - 18

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